| Santorini private Wine Tour |
 Santorini has been famous for its wines and its special vinification methods. Cultivated in the oldest vineyard all over the world and affected by the unique micro climate and volcanic terroir, Santorini wines (Asirtiko, Vinsanto and others) are considered by the sommeliers as “real treasures”. We have designed a special interest tour for those who want to explore the secrets of Santorini wine and meet some of the most important producers of the island.
Information The tour starts from the point you will select (from your hotel or any other point) and we head towards the Koutsogiannopoulos Wine Museum, which is located in the road to Kamari beach, very close to Messaria village. It is located 8m underground; tunnels of 300 meters long are full of rare and authentic machinery used in the years 1660 to 1970. The life of typical wine producer of those times is represented by life-size puppets dressed with old Santorinian clothes and placed all around our journey. At the end, we try their wines in the special tasting area. (Hint : Don't miss the fantastic “Kamaritis” wine). We continue our tour driving south to Boutari Winery in Megalochori. Having 4 wineries all over Greece (Naousa, Goumenisa, Crete and Santorini) and being one of the most significant Greek producers, Boutari's aim has always been to promote the Greek wine culture. Following this principle, Boutari opened its winery in Santorini in 1989 and played major role in the viticultural development of the island. We see the winery’s facilities and then have a wine tasting. Boutari’s oenologists have excellent knowledge of wine and its role in the society nowadays. They are the right persons to answer all your questions! In the same village, we visit Gavalas Vineyard, which is the smallest winery of our tour, but probably one of the most authentic in Santorini. Gavalas family has been engaged in wine making since the end of 19th century. Cultivating grapes in their privately-owned vineyards, George Gavalas produces quality wines and also explores the potential of rare and indigenous varieties. The result of this effort is the white wine “Katsano”, which you should not miss! Apart from the winery, you can also visit the village of Megalochori, which is one of the best preserved traditional settlements of the island and features typical Cycladic architecture. At the end, we have our lunch at Pelican cafe - wine restaurant, in Fira, right in the centre of the town. The menu consists of Greek or Santorini salad, tomatokeftedes (fried tomato balls), fava beans (pea puree) as starters. For main dish, you can choose either a Santorinian recipe or a plate from the Greek cuisine. And, of course, wine! A white dry whine from the local vineyards will very well accompany your food. Also, we visit the wine cellar, located 9 meters under the earth inside an old carved cave. Here, you can find a large variety of local, other Greek and international wine labels and you can buy the ones you like. Includes : transfers, entrances to the wine museum and the wineries and lunch The duration of the tour is 5 hours. Book Here The program and the hours can be adjusted to your needs. The price for 2 persons is 120€ per person (transfers, entrances to the wine museum and the wineries and lunch are included) Special offers for 3+ persons or groups |
